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Ingredients |
For the optonal extras |
| ¼ cucumber 10 cherry tomatoes or 3 larger tomatoes 1 pepper, any colour 2 spring onions 100g/3½oz sweetcorn, frozen or nned (drained weight) 150g/5½oz couscous Small lemon, juice only (you can also use orange) 1 tbsp olive oil 200ml/7fl oz boiling water |
Small bunch herbs, such as parsley and coriander Small handful nuts, such as flaked almonds, pine nuts, or pistachios Small handful olives, chopped Small handful dried fruits such as raisins, sultanas, Chopped dried apricots |
Method
- Place the couscous in a large heat proof bowl and then squeeze in the lemon or orange juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Pour the boiling water onto the couscous, cover with cling film, then set it aside to stand for five minutes.
- Use a fork to stir up the couscous until it looks fluffy.
- Add the chopped vegetables and stir well. If you want to add herbs, nuts, olives or dried fruits, stir these in, too. Serve with falafel, grilled chicken, or a few slices of griddled halloumi.